TellTale Opera Theatre

May 2nd 7pm - 2640 Space - Baltimore

Join us for the premiere of two new operas focusing on family dynamics - coping with the death of a parent, learning to stand up for what you believe in, and understanding how to come home when both you and your family have changed.

More about the operas:

In Rabbit Season - composed by Meg Huskin with libretto by Sarah Perret-Goluboff - three adult sisters who return home for the first Easter Sunday with their father after their mother’s death. Though at first in sync, each sister’s grief manifests through opposing goals. After a shocking discovery, will this family be able to overcome their grief and move forward?

In Take Me Down - with music and libretto by Michael Mills - a young woman named Audrey returns home to a small town in Appalachia for her grandfather’s funeral. After learning about the construction of a contentious natural gas pipeline, she finds herself in the midst of intense arguments which sees her family members pitted against each other. Can Audrey have the strength to take the action she feels is right?

Visit our website to buy tickets now! This performance is supported in part by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, and the Pattis Family Foundation Emerging Artists Fund at Brevard Music Center

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

good news singers! We are still accepting digital auditions for our “Family Ties” spring performance until Friday December 5th. Submit your materials today to be a part of this exciting reading of two brand-new works by TellTale composers Michael Mills and Meg Huskin
Follow the link below for more info!

https://www.telltaleoperatheatre.com/auditions

Want to be a part of TellTale's next production? Submit your virtual auditions
now to be considered for casting in "Family Ties," a concert presentation of two works-in-progress by composers Michael Mills and Meg Huskin.

Virtual audition information is available by visiting our website and clicking the "Auditions" tab. We're looking for vocalists who are enthusiastic about performing new music! Can't wait to hear your incredible talent.

https://www.telltaleoperatheatre.com/auditions

Thank you to everyone who came out to our performance this past Saturday! We had so much fun performing these works by our TellTale Call for Scores winning composers 🎶🎤⭐️

Mark your calendars for our next event on May 2, where we will present a concert reading of two full works-in-progress by Meg Huskin and Michael Mills.

Look out for more information about auditions and other ways to get involved! Your community support is what makes TellTale’s work to expand “what opera can be” possible! 💖

We're thrilled to announce our 2025 Call For Scores WINNING COMPOSERS! You can hear the work of these 10 talented individuals on October 18th at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Baltimore, MD.
Tickets are available now for Shadow & Light: Voices of Contemporary Resistance! Link is below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/telltale-opera-theatre-presents-shadow-and-light-tickets-1693782421819

2025 Winning Composers:
Ali Balighi
Dermott Breault
Peter Dayton
Zygmund de Somogyi
Linda Dusman
Marie Herrington
Tim Holt
Kevin Malone
Daniel Reza Sabsghabaei
Saman Shahi

What is resistance? What does it mean to resist, on an individual or systemic level? How does resistance manifest, either through bold action or in small daily practice?

Join us for a chamber vocal concert featuring ten works selected in TellTale’s inaugural Call for Scores that present a spectrum of ways to look at resistance. Tickets available now by following the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/telltale-opera-theatre-presents-shadow-and-light-tickets-1693782421819?aff=oddtdtcreator

ANNOUNCING

TellTale is back and better than ever, bringing you a new season of performance offerings. Stay tuned for upcoming auditions and info about our call for scores winners by signing up for our newsletter. Visit the link below to subscribe today!

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Calling composers!

We are seeking completed works from composers for voice plus instruments* that expansively interpret the concept of “Resistance.” Here are some questions to consider: What does resistance mean? What is being resisted, on an individual or systemic level? How does resistance manifest, either through long-term struggle or in small daily practice? What can resistance look like? We acknowledge that resistance can be bold and confrontational, just as it can also be joyful, humorous, and community-focused.

Follow the link below to submit before June 20th! Winning submissions will be chosen by an independent panel of Baltimore-based artists and professionals, and will receive a performance in Baltimore at a later date!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdczSMc1TzRGZKDZ7AyzcEvIfWKhUFdDcGCDY5nyNXz_gkrjA/viewform?usp=sharing

The first-ever Sandbox Showcase premieres TONIGHT
5pm, 2640 Space

See all of you there!